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MINUTES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On September 12, 1955, the above meeting was held at 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order at approximately 8:05 P. M., by the
President of the Council, John T. Daugherty. Councilman Kleinert delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present-- John T. Daugherty,
David L. Jones, Harry R. Killam, Rudolf R. Kleinert and Wilson W. Edgar. Absent--
John W. Whitehead and Nettie Carey.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read the minutes of the 149th regular
meeting.
President Daugherty relinquished the chair to Vice President Kleinert at
8:16 P. M., and was excused. He returned at 8:22 P. M,, and resumed the chair.
The hour of 8:30 P. M., having arrived, the City Clerk opened and read
the following bids.
VOTING MACHINES
1. Shoup Voting Machine Agency, 1933 Macomb Street, Detroit 7, Michigan.
16 Shoup Electrically Operated Voting Machines
10 column, 50 row $1,673.00 each
FOB Canton, Ohio
2. Automatic Voting Machine Corporation, Jamestown, New York
16 Automatic Voting Machines,
10 row, 50 column $1,569.00 each
FOB Jamestown, N.Y.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#463-55 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for voting machines be
referred to the Election Commission for a report and re commendation
to the Council.
FIRE HOSE
1. Bi-Lateral Fire Hose Company, Chicago, Ill.
1000 feet 2 1/2" Duro Dacron $1.75 per foot
500 feet 1 1/2" " " 1.25 per foot
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2. Eureka Fire Hose Co., Detroit, Michigan
1,000 feet 2 1/2" Multex $1.90 per foot
Double Jacket EZ Fold 1.66 per foot
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Wax & Gum 1.76
500 feet 1 1/2" Multex 1.31
" " Double Jacket EZ Fold 1.16
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Wax & Gum 1.26
3. Peter Pirsch & Sons, Kenosha, Wisconsin
1,000 feet 2 1/2" Keystone D.J.Wax & Gum 2.00
500 feet 1 1/2" " n n n 1.42
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#464-55 RESOLVED that, the foregoing bids for Fire Hose be referred
to the Director of Public Safety for recommendation.
The City Clerk continued the reading of the minutes of the 149th adjourned
regular meeting held August 29, 1955.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#465-55 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 149th regular meeting held
August 22, 1955 are approved as read, and the adjourned 149th regular
meeting held August 29, 1955 are approved as corrected.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#466-55 RESOLVED that, the matter of acquiring the west 43 feet of that
portion of Harrison Avenue as described in item 5, resolution #457-55, be
referred to the Streets and Roads Committee and that they are hereby
authorized to engage such technical assistance as they may require to
make a recommendation.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Mayor dated September
1, 1955, vetoing the action of the Council in adopting the amendment to Ordinance No.
51.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#467-55 RESOLVED that, the Mayor's veto message dated September 1, 1955
on the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 51 be tabled until the adjourned
session of this meeting, September 19, 1955.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Daugherty and Edgar.
NAYS: Killam and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#468-55 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated August 9, 1955; and a recommendation
from the Police Chief dated September 9, 1955, the City Council does
hereby approve the request from Donald L. Germaine for transfer of
ownership of the 1955 SDM license from Curtis and Bonnie Brown, 29150
Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#469-55 RESOLVED that, pursuant to a co nmunic atio n from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated July 22, 1955, and a recommendation
from the Police Chief dated September 9, 1955, the City Council does
hereby approve the request from Emanuel and George Sabo to add George
Sabo as partner with Emanuel Sabo on the 1955 Class C License located
at 27873-27885 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the Mayor dated September
6, 1955 regarding appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Which was received and
placed on file.
Councilman Edgar asked for a report from the Mayor on Resolution #349-55,
and the Mayor replied: "I haven't the faintest idea if you will ever get one."
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#470-55 RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of the Director of Public
Safety and the Fire Chief, the bid of Bi-Lateral Hose Company for fire
hose is hereby approved.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#471-55 RESOLVED that, the City Engineer be and hereby is directed to
prepare drawings indicating the properties which must be acquired to-
gether with a list of property owners affected, in order that Yale and
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and Arthur Streets may be opened and paved and Levan Road paved from
the property of Harry Slatkin Builders, Inc., to Plymouth Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Killam, Kleinert, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Jones.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
A recess was called at 9:38 P. M., after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#472-55 RESOLVED that, the Council suspend the regular order of
business to take care of certain items on the agenda wherein in-
terested persons are waiting to be heard on those items.
An Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Sections 22, 24, 28 and 35
of the Zoning Map of the City of Livonia, and Amending Article 3.00 of the Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 60, of the City of Livonia, by Adding Thereto Sections
3.70, 3.71, 3.72 and 3.73", introduced by Councilman Whitehead August 29, 1955,
was taken from the table and a roll call vote conducted thereon with the follow-
ing result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert and Edgar.
NAYS:*Daugherty.
*Councilman Daugherty voted no because of Petition No. Z-104 for rezoning.
The President declared the ordinance duly adopted and will become effective
on date of publication, September 29, 1955.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated September 8, 1955
from the City Attorney regarding the Sewer Agreement with Rouge Building Company.
After considerable discussion and due to the fact that the opinion of John Nunneley
as requested in resolution #439-55 had not been received, the City Attorney is
hereby requested to direct a letter to John Nunneley of Miller, Canfield Paddock
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and Stone, together with a dopy of the proposed agreement, and that the opinion from
the bond attorneys be submitted to the Council at the next regular meeting September
26, 1955.
Mr. A. J. Majewski appeared in behalf of a petition for street lights
in Rosedale Gardens Subdivision.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#473-55 RESOLVED that, the City Engineer, having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated December 9, 1954, on all matters required by Section 6 of
Ordinance No. 31, as amended, and a public hearing having been held thereon,
such hearing having been set for January 24, 1955, and such public hearing
having been held after due notice as required by said ordinance, and careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby
1. Accept and approve said statement in all respects;
2. Determine to make the improvement consisting of the in-
stallation and maintenance of a street lighting system in
Rosedale Gardens Subdivisions No. 9, 10, 11 and 12 and ad-
jacent areas, being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section
34, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as described in said statement, and defray the cost
of such improvement by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the benefits received
or to be derived;
3. Approve the plans and specifications for the improvement as
set forth in said statement dated December 9, 1954, to show a
cost of six (6¢) cents per front foot;
4. Determine that the estimated annual cost of such improvement
as set forth in said statement is $1,246.56;
5. getermine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid by
special assessment upon the property especially benefited;
6. Determine that assessments made for such improvements shall
be paid in annual installments, according to said statement;
7. Designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessment s shall be levied, as
follows:
Beginning at the Southwest Corner of Lot 48 of Valley Rouge
Subdivision, and proceeding thence N. 0° 47' 12" S., 397.25
feet to the north line of said subdivision; thence S. 88° 34'
34" E., 59.54 feet; thence N. 0° 54' 16" E., 1645.11 feet; thence
N. 1° 011 56"E,235.53 feet to the center line of VanCourt extended;
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thence S. 88° 39' 44" E., 384.09 feet; thence S. 1° 18' 46" W.,
578.48 feet to the north line of Rosedale Gardens Subdivision
No. 11; thence S. 88° 39' 44" E., 1136.00 feet; thence N. 1°
18' 46" E., 1330.00 feet to the center line of Plymouth Road;
thence S. 88° 391 44" E., 284.00 feet to the N. E. Corner of
Rosedale Gardens Subdivision No. 9; thence S. 1° 18' 46" W.,
2465.00 feet; thence N. 88° 39' 44" W., 37.00 feet; thence S.
10 18' 46" W., 172.64 feet to the center line of West Chicago
Road; thence S. 88° 36' 13" E., 362.50 feet; thence S. 1° 23'
47" W., 163.00 feet to the S. E. Corner of Rosedale Gardens
Subdivision No. 12; thence N. 88° 36' 13" W., 1032.40 feet;
thence S. 73° 12' 32" W., 736.52 feet; thence N. 89° 12' 48" W.,
180.00 feet to the center line of Farmington Road; thence S. 00
47' 12" W., 2.73 feet; thence N. 88° 35' 18" W., 260.00 feet
to the Point of Beginning;
8. Direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment roll
in accordance with the Council is determination;
9. Authorize the Department of Public Works of the City of
Livonia to cause said Street lighting system to be installed
and maintained by the Detroit Edison Company in accordance with
said statement;
10. Designate this proceeding and matter as Special Assessment
District No. 5, and
11. That upon the completion of said roll, the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions
of Section 11 of Ordinance No. 31, as amended by Ordinance No. 46,
No. 65 and No. 73 of the City of Livonia, and file the same with
the City Clerk, who thereupon is directed to present the same
to the City Council.
Councilman Jones was excused at 10:33 P.M., and returned at 10:36 P.M.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read communications dated August 12, 1955
and September 12, 1955 from Ford Motor Company, Central Parts Depot, and letter from
Christopher J. Mulle dated August 10, 1955 to the Ford Motor Company.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Kleinert and unanimously
adopted, it was
#474-55 RESOLVED that, the Council ask the County to appoint a Board
of Determination to make a survey and recommendation to alleviate the
condition of the Livonia Drain between Middlebelt and Deering Avenue.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from the City Engineer dated
August 29, 1955, regarding reduction of bond in Chicago Heights Subdivision.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
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#475-55 RESOLVED that, having considered the report of W. R. McCary, City
Engineer, dated August 29, 1955, relative to the completion of improvements
in Chicago Heights Subdivision, the Council does hereby accept such report;
and the bond of $190,000.00 established pursuant to resolution adopted by
the Council on August 9, 1954, is hereby reduced in the amount of $171,000.00;
provided, however, that such reduction shall not become effective until there
is filed with the City Clerk a new bond in the amount of $19,000.00, in such
form as may be approved by the City Attorney; and that the City Clerk transmit
a copy of the City Engineer's report to the National. Bank of Detroit, escrow
agent.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated August 18, 1955 from
the City Planning Commission as to Petition No. Z-118. Mr. J. K. Underwood, attorney,
appeared in behalf of the petitioner.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam and unanimously
adopted, it was
#476-55 RESOLVED that, the report and recommendation of the City Plan-
ning Commission dated August 18, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-118 of L.
Meyron Marko for change of zoning classification in the Southwest 1/4
of Section 29 from RUFB to C-1 is approved and such petition is hereby
denied.
The City Clerk read letter from the City Planning Commission as to Petition
No. 2-117. Mr. Leo Lang, attorney, appeared in behalf of the petitioner.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#477-55 RESOLVED that, the report and recommend atio n of the City Plan-
ning Commission dated August 18, 1955 as to Petition No. Z-117 of Harriet
Lange for change of zoning classification in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
30 from RUFB to C-2 is approved and such petition is hereby denied.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated September 6, 1955 from
Guy E. Brown, letter dated September 7, 1955 from Riverside Church of God and letter
dated September 12, 1955 from the City Attorney regarding installation of gum ball
machines.
By Councilman Kleinert, seconded by Councilman Killam, it was
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#478-55 RESOLVED that, the petition of Rev. E. B. Jones, Pastor of
Riverside Church of God, for the use of vending machines without a
license, be denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: * ones, Killam, Kleinert, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: None.
*Councilman Jones abstained from voting, which under Ordinance No. 27, Section 19, is
recorded as a yes vote.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter from Philip J. Neudeck,
attorney for Joseph Richards, also petition of Joseph Richards for upgrading to
Class C of a Tavern License. Mr. Neudeck appeared in behalf of the petitioner.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones and unanimously
adopted, it was
#479-55 RESOLVED that, the Council having previously approved a Tavern
License for Joseph Richards at 35085 Plymouth Road, City of Livonia, under
date of October 25, 1954; and having considered the request of Joseph Richards
aft dated August 29, 1955 for the up-grading of said Tavern License, the Council
of the City of Livonia does hereby approve a Class C License for said Joseph
Richards, at 35085 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan
A recess was called at 12:15 A. M., after which the meeting resumed with
all members present 4.10 were named as present in the original roll call of this meeting.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#480-55 RESOLVED that, building permits be issued for the following
applicants:
1. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sneath, 8637 Carlin, Detroit 28
2. Mrs. Barbara Lamb, 19444 Negaunee, Detroit 19
3. Mr. James E. Mudge, 26350 Plymouth, Detroit 39
4. Orr Brothers, 18940 Westmore Avenue, Livonia
5. Allen J. Buxton, 17751 Mayfield, Livonia (two permits)
6. Mr. Fren Rashid, 7703 Dexter, Detroit
7. William C. Lindahl, 14308 Curtis, Detroit 35
8. Francis R. Clements, 16598 Marlow, Detroit 35
9. Wayne Griffin, 12067 Mendota, Detroit 4
10. Rex E. Holton, 18666 Shadyside, Livonia
11. Wallace W. Pietila, 23571 Geneva, Oak Park 37
12. Robert M. Jones, 19769 Sussex, Detroit 35
13. Richard D. Skoglund, 15642 Loveland, Livonia (two permits)
14. W. J. Gallagher, 20955 Rensellor, Farmington
15. Harold Soble, 20650 Fenkell, Detroit 23
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16. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Burke, 9904 Fairfield, Livonia
17. Joseph Attard, 22360 Karl, Detroit 19
18. Gordon Wabeke, 16790 Lola Drive, Detroit 19
19. Mrs. N. E. Labor, 16730 Log Cabin, Detroit 3
20. Ross H. Oswalt, 6159 Mead, Dearborn;
and the Inspection Department is hereby directed to do all things necessary
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a request from H. W. Harbin, funeral
director, for building permit.
By Councilman Edgar, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#481-55 RESOLVED that , the request of H. W. Harbin, Funeral Director,
4225 Grand River, Detroit 8, Michigan, for a building permit to construct
a Funeral Home at the comer of Farmington and Roycroft Avenue, City of
Livonia, be and hereby is approved and the Inspection Department is directed
to do all things necessary to the Hill performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Edgar, it was
#4$2-55 RESOLVED that, careful co nsideration having been given to the
requests of A. J.Broccoli, 15322 Manor, Detroit 21, dated September 8,
1955 fcr five building permits for lots 267 through 271, inclusive, on
Cavell Avenue; and Sibley Building Company, 16506 Wyoming, Detroit 21,
for 14 building permits on Lots 61, 62, 63 and 64, Cozy Homesites Sub-
division; Lots 355, 356 and 290, E. G. Settle Realty Bonaparte Gardens
Subdivision; Lots 102, 103, 104, 106, 107 and 108, Supervisors Livonia
Plat No. 2, and Lot 16, Valley Rouge Subdivision; such requests be and
hereby are granted; provided, however, that said applicants for the above
stated building permits shall comply with the following regulatio ns:
1. That the request for water taps shall mt be made until
such time as the present water situation has been resolved;
2. That the owners shall not pass title to the homes being
built under these permits until the current water problem
is resolved.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Edgar and Daugherty.
NAYS: Killam and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The City Clerk, Marie W. Clark, read a letter dated September 7, 1955 from
Wm. G.Sharpe, Superintendent of Public Works, regarding a City Dump.
By Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
#483-55 RESOLVED that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent of
Public Works dated September 7, 19 55, the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the necessary contracts, in such form
as may be approved by the City Attorney, for obtaining property for a
City Dump; and the amount of $785.00 is hereby appropriated from the Un-
allocated Fund to build the necessary road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones, Killam, Kleinert, Edgar and Dai herty,
NAYS: None.
LBy Councilman Killam, seconded by Councilman Jones, it was
RESOLVED that, the appointment of John Nirdli nger to the
City Planning Commission be taken from the table for reconsideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Jones and Killam.
NAYS: Kleinert, Edgar and Daugherty.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On motion of Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Killam and
unanimously adopted, this 150th regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned
to Monday, September 19, 19 55 at 8:00 P. M., the tine of this adjournment being
1:09 A. M., September 13, 1955.
L Attested: ie . Clark, City Clerk
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Rudolf Kleinert, Vice President of the Council